Atty. William Patrick Heller

Atty. William Patrick Heller

Mr. William Patrick Heller is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, lender liability defense, consumer class actions defense and 3 other areas of law.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (754) 295-3581

Profile Summary

About William Patrick Heller at a glance

William Patrick Heller is a Shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in FL (1993). Educated at Univ. of Miami (J.D., 1993) and Hobart College (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Patrick Heller is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, lender liability defense, consumer class actions defense and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Hobart College in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • William practices at Akerman LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

William Patrick Heller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Patrick Heller handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

William Patrick Heller is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Patrick Heller

Where is William Patrick Heller's law office located?
William Patrick Heller's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Patrick Heller handle?
William Patrick Heller focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William Patrick Heller practiced law?
William Patrick Heller has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did William Patrick Heller go to law school?
William Patrick Heller earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact William Patrick Heller for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Patrick Heller received?
William Patrick Heller's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Univ. of Miami
- 1993
B.A.
Hobart College
- 1989

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

FL
Admitted: 1993

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